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Restaurant Table Matches

Restaurant table matches are heavy-duty box matches with extra-long splints, used for lighting candles at dining tables. They are classified under tariff item 3605.00.00 as commercial-grade safety matches, which are non-pyrotechnic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 3605000000; Equal To 3605000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3604.90.00Same rate: 6.5%

If the matches are pyrotechnic

Pyrotechnic matches are classified under heading 36.04.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the matches are safety matches and not strike-anywhere, as this may affect classification

• Ensure packaging meets Canadian safety standards

• Keep records of the product's composition for customs inspection